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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.13 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.13 and 152.87 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.13 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.13 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.13 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 35,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331.88/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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